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Born and raised in Wichita and alumni of Newman University, Ryan is thrilled to be teaching at his alma mater in his hometown. After earning a Chemistry Bachelor’s of Science degree from Newman University, he pursued his doctoral degree at Rice University in Houston Texas, eventually earning a Ph.D. in chemistry. His research included synthesis of nanoparticles, cancer therapeutic drug delivery, and plasmonics (study of how light interacts with metals). At Newman University, he has the distinct pleasure of both teaching and researching chemistry.

2. As a nanoparticle chemist, I am interested in the synthesis of metal nanoparticles and researching future applications of nanoparticles.

3. As a professor focused on teaching effectiveness, I am interested in teaching methods that improve student outcomes. For example, in the classroom, I use interactive simulations via laptops and tablets to engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery. Strategies involving active learning are constantly being researched and implemented.